Extenuating Definition & Meaning
extenuating
- adjective
- partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances"
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- What does extenuating mean?
- partially excusing or justifying; "extenuating circumstances"
- What part of speech is extenuating?
- Extenuating is an adjective.